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Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation Groundbreaking Today

Weathered and worn, the long-awaited start of rehab work on the Santa Fe Depot will commence Thursday.

A special groundbreaking event celebrating the start of the rehabilitation work on the Historic Santa Fe Depot has been scheduled to take place this coming Thursday, Feb.9, at 10 a.m. The event will take

place at the Historic Santa Fe Depot site at Station Square. This building is actually the third depot at the location. As per the city’s application notes, the “present depot building, designed

Monrovia Old Town Report BY PAM FITZPATRICK

s I’ve said before, I do love a good mystery! Well, thanks to my friend, Council Member Becky Shevlin, I’ve had a good couple of weeks trying to “unbewilder” myself. To experience this nutty feeling for yourself, you have

to go up to the 300 block of South Myrtle and listen to understand the Mystery of the Birds. Day and night, rain or shine – birds on the rooftops, or not – there is a conSEE PAGE 13

by noted railway architect William H. Mohr and constructed by Sumner-Sollett Company, was completed in 1926. Mohr’s previous work included stations in Oakland (1910), San Bernardino (1918), and Phoenix, Ariz.

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(1923). Mohr’s final documented Southern California Santa Fe station is the Claremont Depot dedicated in November 1927.” SEE PAGE 12

Monrovia Police Department Receives $105K to Support Homeless Response Team Efforts Recently, the city of Monrovia was awarded with two new grants to further support and supplement the Police Department’s homeless response operation. In total, the city was awarded $105,000 in grant funding for the response effort, to include the

following: The Department received a $65,000 grant to establish a two-person homeless response squad Based on the terms of the grant, the city manager’s office says they plan on developing the program to include

two officers who will work five hours per week on homeless related issues The Department also received a $40,000 grant to train officers to work with the City’s assigned mental health clinician in dealing with homeless issues.

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Missing ‘At Risk’ Person Reported in Pasadena

Huntington Hospital Announces New and Returning Board Members Huntington Hospital announced the election of three members to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Ron Havner has been elected as a new board member and Michelle Chino and Reed Gardiner have been elected as returning board members. “The challenges facing healthcare and nonprofit hospitals require strong, dynamic leadership,” said Stephen A. Ralph, Huntington Hospital’s president and CEO. “Ron, Michelle and Reed will each bring great expertise to the Huntington Hospital board, as we continue to provide the high quality, compassionate care to our community.” New to the Huntington Hospital board is Ron Havner, chairman and chief executive officer of Public Storage (NYSE:PSA), the largest selfstorage company in the world. Ron joined Public Storage in 1986 and has held a variety of senior management positions until his appointment as chief executive officer in 2002. He is also a director of PS Business Parks, Inc. (NYSE:PSB), AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE:AVB) and California Resources Corporation

Havner, Gardiner and Chino.

(NYSE:CRC). In addition, Ron is the former chairman of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT). Ron and his wife LeeAnn have worked closely with Huntington Hospital through the years, including supporting the expansion of the Emergency and Trauma Center and participation in the Fall Food and Wine Festival. Ron and LeeAnn have three grown children and live in San Marino. Returning to the Huntington Hospital board of directors is Michelle Chino.

Michelle has worked as a marketing professional with companies such as Pillsbury, Nestle USA, Overture Services, Bluebeam Software and Yahoo!. She received her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA, graduating magna cum laude and her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, where she was named an Austin Scholar. Returning to the Huntington Hospital board for his third term is Reed Gardiner. Reed joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1971 and

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was admitted to partnership in 1982. In addition to his career domestically, he spent several years as a resident in the London and Riyadh offices of the firm. Upon his return to Los Angeles, he continued to serve foreign governments and lead the firm’s services at a number of large multinational clients. He also led the firm’s National Aerospace and Defense practice and was a member of the National AICPA committee that set United States accounting standards in this area.

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Dawud Karriem, 87, was last seen on the 1100 block of Elizabeth Street on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 12 p.m. – Courtesy photo / Pasadena Police Department

Pasadena Police seek your help in locating a missing "at risk" person, Dawud Karriem, 87. An African-American male, 5' 7", and weighs 140 lbs, he has black-grey hair, black eyes, but unknown clothing. He was

last seen on the 1100 block of Elizabeth Street on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 12 p.m. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Dawud Karriem, please call 911 or contact the police.

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Monte Vista Grove Homes, a Pasadena retirement community for members of the Presbyterian Church, broke ground on two new healthcare centers on their campus Tuesday morning. The first is an update of their Wellness Center, a space that provides residents with recreational activities and personalized occupational therapies. The second is a Memory Care Residence: housing designed for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other advanced stages of memory loss. The residence will have ten rooms dedicated for independent living, including two rooms for couples, and will offer communal activities such as cooking and gardening that emphasize sense memories. Residents will be allowed to move freely in and out of the center, and will be cared for by medical professionals trained in memory care. And while MVGH primarily serves retired members of the Presbyterian Church, the Memory Care Residence will be open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. In attendance at the

groundbreaking ceremony were residents of MVGH, members of CDG Builders, Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek, and Vice Mayor Gene Masuda. “There’s an emerging and tremendous demand for services that deal with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of illnesses that are a function of aging,” said Mayor Tornek, “so every resource that is added to the pool to meet that need is a huge gain for the community.” Rain moved the ceremony indoors, in what executive director Deborah Herbert called “Groundbreaking Plan B.” The Reverend Doctors and campaign co-chairs Gary Demarest and Tom Erickson blessed the ground and led closing prayers, while Mayor Tornek and Vice Mayor Masuda each spoke to the residents, praising the planning and construction of the new centers. A fundraising campaign aimed to raise $4.5 million of the $6.5 million dollars needed for construction, and the goal was reached on January 17th, two weeks after the city approved the building plans. MVGH plans to complete the centers by December 2017.

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POLICE BLOTTERS MONROVIA Feb.2 At 9:50 p.m., an officer was flagged down in the 300 block of West Maple by a male subject. The subject told the officer that a male Hispanic and a male African-American confronted him at a fast food restaurant at Huntington and Mayflower. The suspects accused him of taking a bicycle and brandished a pistol. The suspects then fled in a gray Nissan Altima and headed east through the alley. Feb. 3

At 12:41 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Alamitas Avenue regarding a male and female who had been arguing. The female stated that the male became upset with her and grabbed her around the throat. He also threatened to kill her if she called the police. The male suspect was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.

At 5:52 a.m., police dispatch received a phone call from a suspect who was making threats regarding violence against the high school. Officers were deployed to the high school for security and to investigate. No verified threat could be established. The school resource officer stayed at the high school throughout the day. No suspects were located. The investigation is continuing.

At 5:30 p.m., a petty theft was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. A male adult stole merchandise from the store. Officers arrived and located the subject, who had no identification on him. He was arrested and taken into custody. The subject was identified and later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.

At 7:08 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle regarding a male subject yelling at families in the park. The officers determined the subject was drunk and he was arrested for public intoxication.

At 10:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Colorado regarding a subject causing a disturbance. An area check was conducted and the subject found. Through investigation, officers determined

the subject was under the influence of drugs. The suspect was arrested.

At 10:46 p.m., an officer was on patrol at a park in the 100 block of West Palm when he contacted a subject. A computer check revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant. The suspect was arrested for the warrant. Feb. 4

At 12:53 a.m., a vehicle was reported to police that was parked on the street and facing the wrong way. An officer located the vehicle and found a male subject asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle. The keys were not in the ignition and the engine was cold. The male was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for being drunk in public. Feb. 5

At 1:23 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a shoplifter. They observed a subject select an item from inside the store and leave without paying. They followed the subject out of the store, but lost sight of him as he entered another location. Officers responded to the location and located the suspect, who was found to have several outstanding warrants also. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:52 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of North Mountain. The victim left her residence for a few hours and when she returned, she discovered her room and a hallway closet had been ransacked. The loss was jewelry. The investigation is continuing.

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Jan. 29 Shortly before 8:12 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles with tracking devices to combat the increase in bike thefts throughout the city. An investigation revealed a 57-yearold male from Los Angeles was in possession of the stolen bicycle and GPS tracker. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Around 2:10 p.m., officers responded to residence in the 300 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding a disturbance report. Officers encountered the suspect attempting to enter his ex-girlfriend’s residence by kicking the front door. The 26-yearold male from Arcadia refused to comply with the officer’s orders and physically resisted them. He was eventually arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Jan. 30

At about 9:51 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue for having broken brake lights. A records check of the driver revealed the 33-year-old male from Van Nuys was on probation and, during a consensual search of the vehicle; was found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. During the booking process, it was determined the suspect provided a false name to the officer and was on parole. This additional violation was added to the list of charges.

At approximately 11:35 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Camino Real Avenue for not having a front license plate. A records check of the occupants revealed the driver was on probation and a male passenger, a 28-year-old from El Monte, was on parole. During a consensual search of the vehicle, a female passenger, a 30-year-old from Temple City, was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The male passenger on parole was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Both were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Jan. 31

Around 1:34 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of Las Tunas Drive regarding a suspicious subject. The officer located the suspect and witnessed him spray painting the words, “Never Sober” on the curb. The 21-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just before 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Louise Avenue regarding a burglary in progress. A vehicle related to the burglary

was located and officers found the suspects with the victim’s stolen property. An 18-year-old female from Los Angeles and a 24-year-old male from Los Angeles were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 1

Shortly after 3:34 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and stole the victim’s purse and key fob. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 7:23 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a fraud report. The victim stated an unidentified suspect opened a cellphone account in her name, and also used her credit cards on two different occasions. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained her personal information. Feb. 2

At approximately 6:00 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard regarding a carjacking that had just occurred. The officer discovered that while the suspect was taking a test drive in a vehicle from the Rusnak Mercedes Benz Dealership, the suspect threatened the salesman causing the salesman to abruptly exit the vehicle. The suspect, a 32-year-old male from Arcadia, then fled in the stolen vehicle. The vehicle was recovered a short time later in the City of Arcadia. Around 6:25 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a robbery that occurred near 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue. The victim stated the suspect approached him, forcefully removed the victim’s backpack, and fled to an awaiting vehicle. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’1”, and 250 pounds. He fled in a maroon sedan. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 3

At about 5:10 a.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a stolen vehicle report. The officer deter-

mined an unknown suspect broke a window and stole the victim’s Honda Civic sometime during the previous evening. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Just before 3:59 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of Alta Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect smashed the victim’s front passenger window and fled with an aftermarket radio. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were found. Feb. 4

Shortly after 12:19 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Lemon Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. Through a series of tests, the officer concluded the 44-year-old male from Inglewood was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The passenger, a 57-year-old male from Inglewood, was so intoxicated; he was unable to care for himself. Both males were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 7:16 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a burglary report. While the officer was investigating the burglary, Dispatch received an alarm activation in the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers witnessed a male suspect exiting the residence. They attempted to detain the suspect and a short foot pursuit ensued. A 51-year-old male from Hesperia was eventually detained. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The investigation concluded the suspect was responsible for the burglary that occurred on Fairview Avenue.

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Video surveillance cameras showed a male Asian picking up a cell phone from a counter top left by another customer and walk out the door of a business in the 100 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. The victim stated that she left the phone there while she paid her bill. The case was forwarded to detectives.

Jan. 31 At about 12:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Liliano Drive. to follow up on a report of a suspicious person. A person and vehicle matching the description was seen traveling west on Grandview Ave. where officers noticed two vehicle violations and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. A check on the driver revealed a warrant out of San Bernardino County. The suspect was arrested for the warrant and he was transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking. A search of the vehicle produced a replica firearm with the orange tip removed and two masks. The case was forwarded to detectives. Feb. 2

SMPD officers conduct a traffic stop for a vehicle violation in the 200 block of West Orange Grove Avenue at about 2:09 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was a Baldwin Park gang member, on probation and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Jail for booking. The case was forwarded to detectives. At 1:42 p.m., officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for a moving violation. During the interview of the driver process, it was discovered that the driver had an expired driver’s license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The officer’s discovered several pieces of mail behind the back seat. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Jail. The case was forwarded to detectives.9:20 p.m. A burglary report revealed that sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 2. Unknown suspect(s) gained access to the rear of a property in the 400 block of North Sunnyside Avenue. Once in the rear yard the suspect(s) broke the glass window on the first floor entrance and entered the home. The bedrooms were ransacked, however at this time it is unknown if any property was taken. The case was forwarded to detectives. Feb. 4

A vehicle stop was conducted for a vehicle code violation. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed, was in possession of drug paraphernalia, and had a warrant. The driver was arrested and booked at the Pasadena Jail. The case has been referred to the DA’s office.

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Gala for Monrovia Schools’ Performing Arts Program Scheduled By Susan Motander

Patrick Garcia, the Monrovia Unified School District’s Director of Performing Arts, has announced that a gala, “Stars that Light Up the Night,” is being planned to benefit the performing arts in the District. The gala will be held on Saturday, March 18, at the Doubletree Hotel in Monrovia. While several patrons have already agreed to sponsor the event, sponsorships and tables for that night are still available. Sponsorships

are available at several levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper and Bronze. Those who have already agreed to be sponsors for the event, in no particular order, are: Drs. Louise & Clint Taylor, Fellowship Monrovia, Bella Sera, Betty Sandford, Janet Wall, Karen Mitchell and Randy Townsend, Darrell Brooke, Kim and Mark Petulla, Jeanine and Brad Scott, Diane Balsamo, “Gentile, McCloskey, and Company,” Speranta Group, Landie and Daniel

Lopez, Bernice Garcia, and Rob Hammond. Invitations have been sent to those in the community who have expressed an interest in the programs. Everyone is welcome and anyone else who is interested in attending may contact Julia Clegg, of the Performing Arts Department for further informationcan call at (626) 4712032 or email her at www. jclegg@monroviaschools.net Read Full Length Article Online

Triple Murderer Gets 181 Years in State Prison A 47-year-old man was sentenced today to 181 years to life in state prison for murdering three people and trying to kill another during a 2014 shooting rampage in Pasadena, the District Attorney’s Office announced. John Izeal Smith pleaded guilty in December to two counts of first-degree murder and one count each of second-degree murder, attempted murder and assault with an assault weapon on a peace officer. Deputy District Attorneys Garrett Dameron and Geoff Lewin of the Crimes Against Peace Officers Section prosecuted

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the case. On July 12, 2014, Smith got into a domestic

altercation with 59-yearold Maria Aguiar, grabbed an assault rifle and opened fire. Aguiar was killed along with her elderly father, Luis Aguiar. Smith then turned the weapon on neighbors, killing Jose Hernandez Iribe. Smith barricaded himself inside a home in the 1700 block of North Summit Avenue and called police. He shot at multiple people, including a Pasadena police officer, but nobody was wounded. Smith later surrendered and was arrested. Case GA092026 was investigated by the Pasadena Police Department

Jan Reed - Celebration of Life There will be a celebration honoring the life of well-loved local, Jan Reed, who passed away last December.

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LUVCSU (Community Services Unlimited) (Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., 42 South Pasadena Ave., Pasadena) Join CSU for our annual Valentine’s event at a reception to raise some love for our capital campaign to renovate the Paul Robeson Center and open South LA’s first organic produce market! We are happy this year to be hosted by the John Aaroe Group on their beautiful patio in old town Pasadena. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. -PASADENA

The Folk Collection at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 11 @ 7 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave. Altadena) The Folk Collection grew up loving folk music, and the turnouts at their shows confirm that they have struck a “chord” with audiences of all ages, who really like listening to the words and harmonies - and joining in when the mood and song fit. Their show is centered around folk music and good clean jokes. Their shows are family friendly, and their audiences are often multigenerational - children, parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents enjoying the music of The Folk Collection, together. Tickets are $20. For reservations phone at (626) 7986236. -ALTADENA

Off Of My Head at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 9 @ 7:30 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave. Altadena) A show of real life, irreverent, funny, and sometimes poignant stories that thrill, tickle and inspire told by local experienced storytellers. Featuring:Ty Fance, Beverly Mickins, Stan Sellers, Ellen Switkes, and Tony Jacobsen. Tickets are $15 at door, cash only. For reservations phone at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA Friday (Feb. 10) Jacob Huffman Band at the Arcadia Blues Club (Feb. 10 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia) A great night of blues featuring: The Jacob Huffman Band with Bobby Bluehouse & Special Guests. Food is available from 7pm until Midnight. Free Parking available on the street and behind Denny’s. Visit www. arcadiabluesclub.com for more information about the ABC. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. -ARCADIA The Burgans with Terry Rangno at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 10 @ 8 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave. Altadena) One of our most consistently entertaining musical acts, Jerry, Debbie and Terry go back with Bob Stane to his Ice House days. They were the first group called to test drive the new Coffee Gallery Backstage venue and continue to be one of our favorite acts each time they take the stage. Tickets are $20. For reservations phone at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA

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EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Horns Feb. 10 at The Rose

The Haymaker Squares at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 12 @ 2 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave. Altadena) The Haymarket Squares have been bringing punkgrass to audiences since 2009. These four seasoned musicians bring an arsenal of 8 instruments to create a diverse and captivating show. “They’re smart. They’re funny. They’re raging against the machine in four-part harmony,” says The Arizona Republic of the group’s incisive lyrics and boundless live energy. Tickets are $15. For reservations phone at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA

Loni Love Valentine’s Day Show at Ice House Comedy (Feb. 14 @ 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., 38 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena) Loni is in demand and loving it. She returned as co-host for season 2 of her hit daytime talker “The Real” this past year. The nationally syndicated show airs on the FOX affiliates and rebroadcasts in primetime on cable network BET. The show was recently renewed for 2 more years through the 2017/2018 season, and has just been nominated for 4 Emmy Awards. This event is 18 and over with a two drink minimum. Tickets are available on icehousecomedy.com. -PASADENA

Southern-flavored R&B and soul is inspired by the legendary artists who recorded for influen-

Valentine Special: Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 14 @ 8 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena) Lisa Lynne is a multi-instrumentalist and performer who has gained worldwide recognition for her original music featuring her Celtic Harp. Aryeh Frankfurter’s musical endeavors began at the age of three when he undertook classical training on the violin. His progress enabled him to study under various master violinists, including concert master of the Chicago Symphony. Tickets are $20. For reservations phone at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA

tial labels such as Stax/Volt and in locations rich in musical history such as Muscle Shoals,

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Sunday (Feb. 12) Music, Martinis and the Maestro (Feb. 12 @ 2 p.m., Noor – Sofia Ballroom, 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena) This is an exclusive concert series where a small group of 240 guests can experience an intimate performance by members of the Cal Phil Orchestra as well as an interactive talk with Maestro Victor Vener. With 10 seats per table and three areas to choose from, you are encouraged to purchase your tickets now as seating is very limited. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite. Food from Noor can also be pre-ordered at noorevents.com. -PASADENA

Tuesday (Feb. 14)

On Feb. 10, the internationally acclaimed blues band Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Horns will be performing at The Rose in Pasadena (245 E. Green St.), in a revue-style show that will also feature some of their friends in the blues: Tasha Taylor, Arthur Adams, and Jimmy Z. Jack Mack’s sweet, funky soul music has earned a critically acclaimed 30-year legacy of success in the music business that includes ten records, blockbuster movie soundtracks, and hundreds of global television and stage performances. They’ve circled the globe performing concerts, clubs, festivals and some of the world’s most outrageous private affairs.Their smokin’,

with hints of Philadelphia and the Motown sound in the mix as well.

Keiko Matsui at The Rose (Feb. 12 @ 7p.m., 245 E. Green St., Pasadena) The Rose presents internationally acclaimed and celebrated pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui. A world citizen, Matsui’s music speaks to the hearts and souls of fans around the world, transcending borders and building bridges among people who share a common appreciation of honest artistry and cultural exchange. Tickets are available at rose concerts.com. -PASADENA

Monday (Feb. 13) Botanical Adventures (Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., LA Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia) Children will begin their exciting journey of plant exploration with learning about the amazing world of plants—the weird, unique and bug-eating ones. Children will learn about plant habitats, growth, function and life cycles. They also will explore spice and herb plants. Students learn through fun, hands-on creative activities! Kids create take home arts and craft projects too. Call (626) 8214623 to register for the class. This class will take place every Monday until April 24. The cost is $100 per month for members, $110 per month for non–members, and $30 for drop-in per day. -ARCADIA

‘King Lear’ at A Noise Within (Feb. 15 @ 7:30 p.m., 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena ) “In “Lear,” this personal journey of a family dealing with an ailing patriarch has global implications. The breakdown of a nation runs concurrent with Lear’s mental decline. At the beginning of the play, see a man at the zenith of his power, a modern day dictator who is feared and has never heard the word NO. The world we enter is a violent, callous one. At the end, we see a man transformed.” -PASADENA

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FIDM Features Costume Designs of Famous Motion Pictures in Annual Exhibit By Vanessa Quintanilla

tarting Feb. 7, visit the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate its 25th annual exhibition, “Art of Motion Picture Costume Design.” Unlike any other in the world, this gallery will showcase and honor both costumes and designs of films in 2016. Whether you’re a fashionista, a film junkie – like me, or simply an avid museumgoer, then you will not want to miss this event! The museum and galleries at FIDM will be open to the public from now until Saturday, April 22 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. The admission is free, and visitors are welcomed to park beneath the college building, or in surrounding lots. Featuring Academy Award Nominees for Costume Design and Best Picture, you will be able to see over 100 costumes from 23 films, such as “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, “Fences,” “La

La Land,” “Hidden Figures,” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The magnificent costumes on display are the actual ones worn by the actors and actresses themselves from films they starred in. Recently, I was invited to attend a preview of this event. I was astounded by the additional weight the cast members may have had to endure during filming. Up close, I gained a better understanding of the different types of material that was layered on in order to achieve these looks. It was daunting, yet marvelous at the same time. Separate from the 2016 feature-length film designs on display, FIDM Museum and Galleries will also be staging “Erotica: Fashion & Film Costume of the 1920s” at the same time. Concentrated on erotic Asian, Arabic and Spanish influences from 1920s style and culture, visitors can enter the history gallery where they can see original artifacts, archives, designs and costumes. This exhibition will highlight 15

Mannequins dressed in outfits worn in “La La Land.”

mannequins, fully accessorized with clothing from the 1920s. There, designs from Rudolph Valentino,

Natasha Rambova, Louis Vuitton, and Callot Soeurs will be on present. For more information

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about these ongoing costume and design displays, visit fidmmuseum.org and blog.fidmmuseum.org.

FIDM is located in Downtown Los Angeles at 919 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA.

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Judith Franklin as Martha Reeves (center) & Cast of “Motown: The Musical” First National Tour. – Courtesy photo / (c) Joan Marcus, 2017

Motown Dazzles in Los Angeles Opener By Christian Romo

With instantly familiar renditions of beloved artists and songs, “Motown: The Musical” wasted no time reeling in its audience in its opening at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater. “Motown” tells the story of one of America’s most celebrated companies through the perspective of its founder, Berry Gordy, played by Chester Gregory. After writing hit songs for local acts, Gordy teams up with Smoky Robinson, played by David Kaverman, to start his own record label for black musicians in Detroit. The rest of the show focuses on Gordy’s trials and accomplishments managing Motown, along with his relationship with longtime partner Diana Ross, played expertly by Allison Semmes, filled with snippets of over 60 Motown classics. Just like in the label’s own discography, the hits in the show are too numerous to count. The show wants you to believe the centerpiece is Gordy’s “Can I Close The Door,” or maybe even the Gordy and Ross duet “You’re All I Need To Get By,” but the real showstoppers come from the Jackson 5. Young C.J. Wright brought the audience to their feet as Michael Jackson with his performance of “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “The Love You Save,” shining as the youngest but brightest star in the ensemble. Other standout performances included Jarran Muse as Mar-

vin Gaye performing “Mercy Mercy Me” and “What’s Going On,” the ensemble versions of “War” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and Elijah Ahmad Lewis as Stevie Wonder singing “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.” Anyone listening to the radio anytime in the last fifty years will likely recognize most of these songs, and anyone who purchased one (or many) of Motown’s singles will be flooded with warm nostalgia. As for the story, there is not much to highlight. “Motown” is essentially a conduit for its songs, which is fair, since they’re some of the best-known songs in the world. But if you’re not a fan of the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, or the Jackson Five, there is not much this show offers that “Dreamgirls” has not already covered. Stories always are an afterthought in jukebox musicals, and this one is particularly bland, but considering the jukebox “Motown” has access to, the flaws in the story easily give way to the brilliant performances of classic songs. The show presented solid technical accomplishments. Bright lights bounced off glittery sequined dresses with groovy images projected in the background, harking back to a more colorful era in the music industry. The wigs worn by the players stood strong, reflecting a time with more pomp and hair product. Most impressive,

however, were the high definition projections, which provided both decoration and reference points to the otherwise minimal set design. Many shows struggle to incorporate projection at all, but “Motown” succeeds in making it the show’s featured set piece. Towards the end of the show, Semmes enters the crowd for her rendition of Diana Ross’s “Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand,” using a clever bit of audience participation to keep us in Ross’s Las Vegas solo debut. It’s not the show’s best performance, but it’s certainly its most uplifting, touching every heart in the crowd as it must have back in 1970. Save for a few well-placed curses, the show is sweet and family friendly, but take note of the three-hour run time. Kids with early bedtimes and anyone with sensitive bladders should make extra preparations. Though the show is fun, is does not expect a faithful retelling of history. “Motown” takes liberties with its main character’s story, at times feeling more like a cartoon than Berry Gordy’s biography. But if you are looking for great singers taking on Motown’s, and America’s, greatest hits, there is not a better show to watch. “Motown: The Musical” runs at the Pantages Theater until Feb. 12, with tickets available at the Pantages box office or at hollywoodpantages.com.

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to draw on my personal experiences as well. I’m particularly sensitive to the needs of vulnerable communities who struggle for opportunities. As a member of the House Small Business committee, I’ve seen this up close, which is why I have championed bills and programs that increase access to capital for all small business owners, and particularly minorityowned businesses. I look forward to continuing my work and collaborating with my colleagues to fight for these communities on this committee.” In addition to her position on the Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Chu will continue her service on the Committee on Small Business for the 115th Congress. Prior to Congress, Rep. Chu was elected to the California State Board of Equalization, which collected $53 billion annually in taxes. In this position, Rep. Chu implemented measures to close an $8.5 billion tax gap by improving the means by which taxes were collected. As a Member of the California State Assembly, where she also chaired the Appropriations Committee, Chu authored a successful tax amnesty bill, helping to collect $4.3 billion without raising taxes.

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Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar By Emily G. Peters

t’s early morning at Lavender and Honey Espresso Bar, but the place is already buzzing. A steady queue of Pasadena locals stream in for their caffeine fix, sipping on everything from cold brew espresso to Earl Grey lattes. Here, you’re just as likely to see a dressed-down familyon-the-go as you are to see a businessman heading to a meeting. It’s a snapshot of L&H’s kaleidoscopic clientele, all seeking, as co-owner Melanie Porter put it, a “home away from home.” Over the last few years, this award-winning coffee bar and deli has found its place in the neighborhood routine. Its owners, husbandand-wife team Charlie and Melanie Porter, both enjoyed stints as young baristas before establishing successful careers in hospitality and accounting. Despite this, their dream was always to bring unimposing coffee culture to underserved areas—and in 2014, they found the perfect spot in northern Pasadena. “We wanted our space to feel like an escape of sorts, light and refreshing,” said Melanie Porter, describ-

ing the ambiance at L&H as evocative of the French countryside while honoring its SoCal roots. “Our coffee shop culture makes coffee approachable, abandoning the pretentiousness that can sometimes sneak into the specialty coffee experience.” Signature items like the Honeybee Latte and L&H toast (home-style bread with a thick layer of goat cheese, honey drizzle and delicate lavender buds) set the bar apart. But the menu also boasts familiar items executed at a high level—like the Parisian sandwich, a deceptively simple baguette loaded with ham off the bone, swiss cheese, and creamy butter. The made-to-order variety makes for a more complete cafe experience. “We offer a full array of specialty coffee and tea beverages as well as a gourmet toast and sandwich bar— which, in many ways, is what we’ve become known for,” said Melanie. “Our menu also incorporates a hot chocolate bar and kids’ bar that the entire family can enjoy.” Of especial importance to the Porters is their partnership with fellow local

food service entrepreneurs. Their menu and market items incorporate products from LA-based Bread Lounge, Klatch Coffee and others, allowing L&H customers to patronize multiple small businesses at once. “We aim to support local artisans in addition to neighborhood interests,” said Melanie. “We consider ourselves lucky to be in a place with so many talented producers of coffee, chocolate, bread, jams, and other market items.” As the coffee bar develops, so does the Porters’ plan for the future. Their signature cold brew, now available by the bottle, will soon be in local markets, and an online store with exclusive L&H merchandise will launch later in 2017. Never to be pigeon-holed, the pair plans to share new menu items with their L&H patrons—who, ultimately, are the lifeblood of the cafe. “The area around Washington and Hill is full of diversely-talented and truly amazing people, as commit-

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Monrovia in 2016 Breaks Lowering Crime Trend 2016 had 19 percent more crime than 2015 Monrovia experienced a total increase of 19 percent in our Part I crimes, when compared to 2015, according to Monrovia City Manger Oliver Chi. In a City Manger’s update, “In 2016, Monrovia experienced a total of 893 Part 1 crimes, whereas in 2015, there were only 750 Part 1 crimes.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) designates the most major crimes that plague society in the United States as Part 1 crimes including: murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft, and arson. The update shows that Monrovia had 143 more victims in 2016. The most significant increase in criminal activity were: • 120 more larceny incidents in 2016 than the prior year in 2015, a 24 percent increase. • 29 more burglary and attempted burglary incidents than the prior year in 2015, a 28 percent increase. • 11 more assault incidents in 2016 than the prior year in 2015, a 50 percent increase. • 4 more rape and attempted rape incidents in 2016 than the prior year in 2015, a 100 percent increase.

The Manager’s update continues to elaborate and assess the spike in crime, in regard to the greater area in general, saying, “It is important to note that we are seeing similar and even greater increases in Part 1 crimes throughout Los Angeles County and in the State of California.” In addition, The Manager’s report points to new state law as large factors. “Law enforcement personnel have attributed these significant increases in criminal activity to the impact of State legislation that has been approved during the past few years, including AB 109, Proposition 47, and Proposition 57.” AB 109, known as the Public Safety Realignment, was signed into law to curve the “revolving door” of lowlevel inmates and parole violators. The update cited that the law led to the “early release from prison of tens of thousands of criminals from throughout California, the majority of whom are from LA County.” Proposition 47, voted on in 2014, reduced petty crimes such as shoplifting, theft, forgery, or fraud where the value of the crime does not exceed $950 to misdemeanors. Proposition 57, passed in 2016, gave directly gave

parole for over 25,000 nonviolent inmates. Critics mention that the personal use of illegal drugs is now classified as misdemeanor due to its non-violent nature. The City Manager’s update refers to actions the City has done to curb violent crime: “For Monrovia specifically, during the past several decades, the City engaged a number of important initiatives to reduce criminal activity, including implementation of a gang injunction and expansion of our overall Community Activist Policing bureau programs. Those efforts and initiatives made a real impact, as we saw crime trends decrease significantly over time.” The update shows the changes in crime trends, since 1995 with 1,672 Part 1 crimes, to 2015 with 750, the lowest. However the Manger believes that if 2016 was an indicator, 2017 may not be so different. “Given the changes in State law and the associated impacts on crime here locally in Monrovia, City staff has been assessing different strategies through which we can address this challenging situation as 2017 continues to unfold.”

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The depot was designed in a Spanish Colonial Revival style with neoclassical details. It is classified as a combination depot with both passenger and freight functions in one station. The east end of the station has interior

and exterior waiting areas, with the baggage and freight room on the west end leading to a large open platform. The historic status is based on the building meeting four of the criteria for designation: it is signifi-

cant to the history of the community, as it was designed by a renowned Santa Fe architect – William A. Monrovia. It is an excellent example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, and is an important part of the community.

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Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association Sponsors Black History Month Activities The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association have several events planned for Black History Month. While several of these events have already occurred a great deal more are still ahead. On Feb. 10, Monrovia High School graduate, Ron Husband will speak to an Advance Placement Art Class. Husband is a retired Disney animator. There will also be a panel discussion at a high school assembly that will also feature actor Sinqua Walls, and USC Professor Tim Conley. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the student art show will be held at Bradoaks Elementary School. See related story on mbdaa.org. Next Wednesday, Feb. 15 , will see a program at the Monrovia Public Library: “Inspiring Families to Community Service and

Social Action.” Adults and children are invited to “Epxerience diversity in children’s books and be inspired into service.” It will offer opportunities for parents to share great books with their children. The workshop will be conducted from 3:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. at the Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave. The next day, Feb, 16, there will be an assembly at Santa Fe Middle School, featuring Wayne Nunnely, a Monrovia High graduate and former NFL football coach. On Thursday, Feb. 23, there will be another event aimed at middle school students, a Black History Month movie night at Santa Fe Middle School. The movie, “Glory Road,” will be shown starting at 6 p.m. The final middle school event will be the showing another movie, this time,

“Radio.” This movie will be shown on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Clifton Middle School starting at 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 18 will see not one, but two special events at the Monrovia Public Library. Monrovia High School Graduate, Joannie Gholar Yuille, and her husband James will be sharing Family Story Time and Crafts starting at Noon in the Cozy Book area. Their presentation will be followed at 1 p.m. by one from Ron Husband, the retired Disney animator. A Soul Food Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Community Center. Tickets are $20. The guest speakers will be Tim Conley and Ron Husband. There will be entertainment, door prizes and raffles. Reservation should be made at mdbaa.bhm@ gmail.com.

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stant piercing sound of what appears to be tropical birds. Parrots, I thought; but no, I’ve owned parrots and the combination of screeching and cooing couldn’t be parrots. Becky swore early on that it had to be a recording because she had cleverly noticed that each time she listened, she heard the same sequence of sounds. A recording of birds on the roof tops? Nope – can’t be, I said. OK, Becky, you were right: it’s a recording of predatory birds designed to keep pigeons and rats off the roofs of the buildings. Thank you, Karen Suarez, for the education. Now I have to go find another mystery to solve. Valentine’s Day is coming up next Tuesday, and Old Town is the place for gifts and celebrations. We’re fortunate here in Old Town to have our very own candy store (Candy Connection) with homemade chocolates and other Val’s Day goodies. Plus, there are gifts all over town, and I would encourage everyone to support our local small businesses for this event, same as you all did for your holiday purchases. Come on out to shop and dine – you

won’t melt in the drizzles, and we promise to warm you up! Speaking of Valentine’s Day, I just checked to see if there are still openings for the romantic Carriage Rides on Feb. 14, and the City tells me we are only 50 percent booked, so don’t wait to call. Here’s the telephone number for reservations (which you must have to be assured of a space): (626) 935-5562. The rides are $10 each or $40 for the entire carriage and run from 6 p.m - 10 p.m. The horse-drawn carriage will be stationed up at Library Park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. This Saturday, Feb. 11, is Tutti the Dust Bunny Dog’s birthday party (I’ve lost count which one…), so The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus will be hosting a Tutti Birthday Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on in and make your loved one a Valentine’s Day card and snap a photo with Tutti! And then, to carry on with the puppy theme, the following Sunday on Feb. 12 there will be a “Puppy Love” event in the 400 block of South Myrtle at Paint ‘N Play. The event goes from

12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature crafts, and … get this … a puppy “Kissing Booth!” The plan is to have some tables on the sidewalk in front with some items for sale and then continue on with crafts, sales and sampling inside the store. This is one of those co-op-type events involving several Monrovia businesses - some you may not have known before. There will be doggie treats from Bone Appetit and people treats from Cold Stone, too! It’s still strangely silent (maybe another mystery??) up at the 316 clock tower building. Workmen came in and cleaned out some of the debris inside, but no construction yet. Maybe the predatory bird sounds are driving them away. As for the old 4th Dimension site, the new owners passed the Historic Preservation review last December and I’m told they are still working on their interior plans. The front space, which has to be retail to comply with city codes, hasn’t been leased yet. And the new bakery, Frost, is still working on their interior, so we patiently wait.

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Early College Program Gives Monrovia Students Advantage By May S. Ruiz

High school students in Monrovia can get an early start to college beginning in the 2017-2018 school year when the district rolls out its dual, concurrent enrollment program.

A partnership between Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) and Citrus Community College District (CCCD), the Early College Program (ECP) gives Monrovia High School students

the opportunity to take Citrus College courses that meet high school graduation requirements and earn college credit. The collaboration came about after countless hours

of deliberation and planning by MUSD superintendent, Dr. Katherine Thorossian, and Citrus College president, Dr. Geraldine Perri. To implement the program, Catherine Real came on board one-and-a-half years ago as MUSD’s Director of Counseling, College and Careers. She and Dr. Eric Rabitoy, Citrus College’s Dean of Natural & Physical Sciences and Library, are the two main people responsible for its success. Real says, “Starting this fall, we’re going into a full, four-year robust program with 16 subjects on offer – a level that doesn’t exist in any other school at this time. Over a period of four years students will take these courses on our campus. These are organized and structured so that they can, for the most part, take them during a regular school day and still be able to take an elective subject.” “Research tells us that student choice is really important for student engagement. When they have a lot of different choices in their assignment and course of study, they’re on task and happier on campus. Without giving up control to students entirely, we gave them more power over what they’re doing,” Real adds. Monrovia High School’s (MHS) administration assisted with organizing the registration events and parent informational meetings. MHS principal, Kirk McGin-

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nis, and associate principal, Fil Lujan, have been the point people at the site with the counseling team – Grace Yoshimoto, Samara Hirsch, Amanda Ghezzi, and Noel Hernandez – who worked individually with students. A model cohort is being implemented where kids fill in an application in eighth grade for a college course for their specific grade. To prepare rising ninth graders for the rigors of dual enrollment, Citrus College will offer Counseling 160 which ECP students will have to take the summer before they enter high school. The class outlines strategies for college success. “Students who complete all four years and courses will have earned

53 units of college credits. They also get the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Certificate) which is recognized by all UC and Cal State universities – it means they have finished all their general education requirements … with the exception of some course requiring more in depth studies like engineering, information technology or biology, ” Real explains. Real enthuses, “We’re very excited about this; I think it will be hugely popular. It’s such a great value when you put a dollar amount to the cost of tuition, books, room and boarding. It’s truly about college access and equity.” No truer words have ever been spoken.

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Pasadena Unifiedâ€™s All-District Music Festivals on Feb. 8 & 9 The Pasadena Unified School Districtâ€™s (PUSD) All-District Music Festivals featuring choral, band, and orchestra concerts will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Pasadena High School, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. The festivals bring

together more than 1,000 middle and high school students from bands, orchestras, and choirs across the district. The Choral Festival, held Feb. 8, features guest conductor Lauren Buckley of the Pasadena Master Chorale. PUSD music teach-

ers and staff will conduct performances at the Band and Orchestra Festival on Feb. 9. Held annually to showcase the talents of young PUSD musicians, the AllDistrict Music Festivals also provide valuable performance experience for mid-

dle and high school music students. Instrumental music instruction is offered by PUSD music teachers starting in the third grade, with wholeclass instruction in violin, and band and orchestra options for fourth and fifth grades.

Through partnerships with music education organizations such as the Pasadena Conservatory and Education Through MusicLos Angeles, elementary general music is offered in grades K-5 at select elementary schools. After-school orchestras are thriving at

Field Elementary and Jackson STEM through Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra, and at Longfellow through The Harmony Project. Annual spring festivals of choral, band, and orchestral music showcase the talents of student musicians from across the district.

Monrovia Schools Celebrate Black History With an Art Show This Saturday By Susan Motander

The Monrovia-Duarte Black Alumni Association is once again hosting a student art show of the work of Monrovia elementary school students. The show will be open to the public this Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the cafetorium at Bradoaks Elementary School. The works

of students from all the Monrovia elementary schools will be on display. The district art teacher, Jaclyn Lau, introduced her student to the works of various African-American artists. The older students studied the work of artists such as Romare Bearden, Archiba-

ld Motley, Elizabeth Catlett, Lois M. Jones and Robert Duncan. The styles of these artists covers a wide range from simple textile patterns to pastel and watercolors. The students then attempted to emulate the styles and themes of these artists. Kindergarten and first

grade looked at the work of Alma Woodsey Thomas, an African-American collage artist whose work was inspired by nature and her Washington D. C. garden. Her work was made of up torn pieces of brightly colored paper to evoke the emotions she felt when observing na-

ture. Second and third grade students studied another African-American artist, William Henry Johnson whose primitive style of painting depicted the lifestyle of African-Americans in the 1930s and 40s. His work showed not just rural life, but also

scenes from Harlem and the Harlem Renaissance. The works these artists inspired will be on display this Saturday afternoon as one part of the Black History Month celebrations sponsored by the MDBAA. For a more complete list see page at www.mdbaa.org.

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ecent studies indicate that as many as one-third of all American adults are obese. And while healthier diets provide an obvious antidote to their fattier counterparts, there is an obvious reason Americans tend to choose foods in the latter category — they taste awesome. So, if the challenge is to marry great taste with healthier intake, and the nation’s well-being hinges on the result, health mavens couldn’t do much better than to look toward today’s more innovative restaurant chains. For example, recently chosen for the top spot on “Health” magazine’s America’s Healthiest Chain Restaurants list, UNO has found a way to offer a menu filled with healthy choices, and to have its customers embrace these choices enthusiastically. “We start by rejecting the notion that healthy food must sacrifice taste,” said Frank Guidara, CEO of UNO Chicago Grill. “That simply

isn’t true. Granted, to achieve both, you will require the highest level of culinary talent. But we have plenty of that at UNO, and that’s why we knew we could create menu offerings that would be both healthy and delicious.” A chef of great talent knows that for every unhealthy item added to enhance taste, a healthy alternative can be found or concocted. At UNO, that means diners can enjoy a roasted eggplant, spinach & feta flatbread pizza on multigrain crust without guilt or worry, since it has only 280 calories and six grams of fiber per serving. Diners can choose the multigrain crust option for any flatbread pizza. Another great option for a delicious entree is the lemon basil salmon, which has just 240 calories per serving. And when it comes to carbohydrates, UNO teamed with Barilla to offer whole grain penne as an option to any pasta — helping to add more fiber and whole grains to your diet without sacrificing taste.

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Just as important as healthy choices is good, easyto-access information. That’s why UNO offers nutrition information through its Web site and on display in res-

taurant lobby kiosks, with categories that show diners which items are under 500 calories, which are vegetarian and which are created to serve those with food aller-

gies. What’s more, UNO’s site offers tips for eating healthy in restaurants, including ways to lessen fat content and caloric intake without sacrificing flavor.

Healthy eating will become mainstream when everyone figures out how to combine good health with great taste, and in that pursuit, UNO is leading the way.

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fects, which is why water is so important to our bodies. Water that is produced through an ionization process yields a pure water with a high pH level that has shown to be more effective at reducing blood viscosity and improving rehydration than a leading bottled water brand, according to a recently published clinical study. The study, published in the Journal of the Interna-

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water brand. “These findings underscore Essentia’s superior impact on hydration, important to a variety of lifestyles, and reinforces our commitment to providing a unique, effective, and quality product,” says the company in a statement. In addition, Essentia is the only bottled water featured in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) to alert clinicians to the latest research on optimal hy-

dration. Essentia’s unique ionization process consists of three specific parts. First, water from any source is passed through microfilters, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet exposure to achieve a purity of 99.9 percent. Pure alkaline electrolytes such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium bicarbonate are infused in trace amounts creating a perfect blend for a

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elieve it or not, Millennials know a thing or two about ‘keeping it classy.’ From never showing up empty handed, to being practical enough to use the internet, Millennials have 5 standard practices that will make anyone look sophisticated. 1. Stay two steps ahead Whether it’s an upcoming client meeting or a weekend fete, sophistication is a mere keystroke away. Plan your day ahead by researching the who, what, when and where for whatever event is on tomorrow’s calendar. Want to really swing for the fences? Go to your appointment or event five minutes early. 2. Bring a gift While not required, it’s always appreciated. Nothing says class like someone who arrives with a bottle of wine, a seasonal floral arrangement or even just some homemade baked goods. A small, subtle gift

for a host or hostess can go a long way in establishing that sophisticated image you desire. 3. Put the pen to work Dust off that box of thank-you cards you stashed in your bottom desk drawer, and get to writing. Emails are nice but are used every day for everything. A thank-you card is more personal and serves one purpose: to make a person feel appreciated. Take note of the important people in your life who deserve a special shout-out. Add your own penmanship and a postage stamp, and you are bound to earn at least a few sophistication points for being thoughtful. 4. Use the Internet Whether it’s staying up on current events or knowing a few details about your favorite 19th-century Get in the habit of using the World Wide Web to glean fun tidbits and major headlines.

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California Lawmakers Ask CBP About Claims of Visa Holders Coerced to Sign Away Rights

On Feb. 3, 14 California lawmakers sent a letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for clarity on CBP’s actions and claims against them in implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning travel from seven Muslim-majority nations. The letter, led by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), specifically mentions reports that travelers were forced to sign I-407 forms, relinquishing their legal right to enter and remain in the U.S., as well as other concerns about CBP actions at Los Angeles International Airport. That same day, a federal judge in Seattle placed a temporary restraining order on the travel ban, according to The New York Times. A following Department of Justice attempt to appeal the decision in the Ninth Circuit Court is slated for Feb. 7. The I-407 form is a document from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services where a permanent resident voluntarily relinquishes their residency, as to have no intent on remaining in the U.S. The letter is read in full as: ”Kevin McAleenan Acting Commissioner Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20229 Dear Acting Commissioner McAleenan: We write because it has come to our attention that some of our constituents with visas and some with Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status were detained over the weekend at Los Angeles International (LAX) airport. Some of these individuals were reportedly denied entry into the United States as a result of the Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals” which was issued by President Trump on January 27, 2016. Additionally, we are alarmed by the increasing number of reports alleging that Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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employees urged detained travelers to sign Form I-407, “Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status”. When signed, this form would relinquish their legal right to enter and remain in the U.S. Lawsuits have been filed that claim coercion and egregious violations of basic due process by CBP officials—particularly at LAX airport—including the use of Form I-407. One notable example is of an Iranian national who traveled to the U.S. on a valid visa, with the expectation that he would have received his green card upon arrival. This individual was allegedly coerced into signing a form withdrawing his admission to the U.S., and was ultimately put on a plane back to Iran. In order to assist our constituents and other visitors traveling through LAX airport, and to better understand the implementation of this Executive Order, we would like to request the following information: 1. Any and all guidance, directives, and/or policies from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the implementation of Executive Order “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals;” 2. Details on how the Executive Order is being interpreted and implemented on current visa holders seeking entry into the United States, visa applicants, LPRs, dual citizens, United States citizens and to any other individuals coming from the seven designated countries in the Executive Order applying for or renewing any of the immigration benefits listed above or any other immigration benefit; 3. The results of any internal reviews, if applicable, of the manner in which CBP officers carried out the directives of the Executive Order, particularly at LAX airport; 4. Copies of any complaints filed with CBP, with sensitive or personally identifying information removed, relating to its implementation of the Executive Order at LAX airport. Furthermore, because alleged applications of Form

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I-407 appear to have been carried out in an abusive and illegal manner, we request that your agency review all I-407s which were signed following the execution of the Executive Order, and invalidate any which were signed due to coercion. We also request that any individuals detained be provided counsel and released from CBP custody once officers have undertaken a standard security evaluation. Finally, we would like to bring to your attention the regrettable and oftentimes disrespectful manner in which Members of Congress were treated by CBP officers at airports across the country following the issuance of the Executive Order. Many Members arrived at airports throughout the weekend to assist constituents, only to have CBP refuse them audience with detained travelers. In many cases, CBP officials did not properly coordinate Members’ concerns and they were met with undue difficulty as they sought clarifying information from CBP. We hope that you will correct this for future interactions, and provide forthright answers to our inquiries. Thank you for your urgent consideration of this request. We look forward to a thorough and prompt response to this important issue. Sincerely, Rep. Judy Chu Rep. Luis Correa Rep. Linda Sanchez Rep. Tony Cardenas Rep. Mark Takano Rep. Julia Brownley Rep. Grace Napolitano Rep. Ted Lieu Rep. Alan Lowenthal Rep. Maxine Waters Rep. Adam Schiff Rep. Nanette Barragan Rep. Brad Sherman Rep. Norma Torres”

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Homeless Veterans and Families Continue to Move Into Their New Homes Raymond Ramirez, a Los Angeles County resident who lost his home and suffered a debilitating illness that contributed to his continued use of substances, has found a new outlook on life. After living on the streets, Mr. Ramirez entered into a rehabilitation program, followed by transitional housing, where he was connected with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), and ultimately awarded a housing voucher. Mr. Ramirez, who moved into his home on Jan. 10, says, “With a place to call my own, I can finally have my children and grandchildren visit me.” Thousands of Los Angeles County residents have experienced similar hardships to maintaining housing, and HACoLA is at the forefront of the County’s fight to end homelessness. As a result of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Homeless Initiative, HACoLA has been charged with the task of

coordinating strategies that address Federal housing subsidies, family reunification, streamlining regional coordination efforts, and how best to use public land for homeless housing. HACoLA is using its expertise in the local housing arena to implement groundbreaking programs which have already contributed to a decrease in the County’s homeless population. For example, since July 1, HACoLA’s Public Housing Program implemented a new initiative as an additional means of addressing the area’s homeless crisis. As units at the South Scattered Sites Public Housing development (SSS) become available, they are now offered to a homeless family first. No one is more grateful for this preference than Mr. and Mrs. Hairston and their seven children. Over 16 months, the Hairston family lived in shelters and out of their van, as Mrs. Hairston fought through her cancer struggle, before connecting

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006300313 Title Order No.: 730-1610232-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 197-4158459 958 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/06/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/17/2009 as Instrument No. 20090380774 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LORENZO J. GARBARINO,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/27/2017 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1227 TEMPLE CITY BLVD, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91007 APN#: 5382-001-065 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total

amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $503,728.40. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006300313. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the

scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www. servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/23/2017 A-4606981 01/26/2017, 02/02/2017, 02/09/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 049952-CA APN: 8518-043-036 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/28/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/16/2017 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/9/2008, as Instrument No. 20080827039, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/04/16, as Instrument 20160002654, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PAMELA L. WALTON, AN MARRIED WOMAN AND FRANK N. LOZANO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: VINEYARD

BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 121 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE # A MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $219,731.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 049952-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 STOX 889528 / 049952-CA, Monrovia Weekly, 02-09-2017,02-16-2017,02-23-2017

Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday February 28, 2017 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: Stor America – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 4:30 pm Navarro, Armida O. Leal, Cecelia Bravo R., Clemente aka Bravo Ruiz, Clemente Zappen, Joseph W. Gonzalez, Maribel Paula Shuey, Robert A. Pastors, Sheila N. Espinoza, Yvonne M. Nicholson, Dora A. Song, Zhuowei Garcia, Maria E. Corrigan, David P. Lin, Annie Matthews, Clarice All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 9th, of February and 16th, of February 2017 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax 2/9/2017, 2/16/17 CNS-2973824# ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Baseball Reliquary Presents ‘Only the Ball Was White’ Film Screening and Discussion In celebration of Black History Month, the Baseball Reliquary presents a screening of the documentary film ‘Only the Ball Was White,’ on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., at the La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. A discussion with Ken Solarz and Daryl Grigsby will follow the screening. The program is presented in conjunction with ‘A Game of Color,’ an exhibit of photographs, artifacts, and artworks spotlighting the Negro Leagues, being held from Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 at the La Pintoresca Branch Library, and presented by the Baseball Reliquary, the Institute for Baseball Studies (Whittier College), and the La Pintoresca Branch Library. A 30-minute documentary produced for Chicago public television station WTTW in 1980 and first broadcast in 1981, ‘Only the

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lowed by a discussion with Ken Solarz and Daryl Grigsby. Ken Solarz began his professional writing career as a television journalist and documentary filmmaker while working for ABC News, PBS, and CNN. In 1987, Solarz moved to Hollywood to write for Michael Mann’s ‘Crime Story’ and “Miami Vice.” Since then, he has written several movies, including “City of Industry,” and has been a writer-producer for thirteen primetime series, including “Profiler,” “CSI: NY,” and “Hawaii Five-0.” Born in Washington, D.C., Daryl Grigsby is a writer, Negro Leagues historian, and community activist. He is the author of “Celebrating Ourselves: African-Americans and the Promise of Baseball,” which examines how baseball is intricately woven in the fabric of African-American family, social, SEE NEXT PAGE

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and political life. Grigsby is founder and first President of San Diego African-American Writers & Artists, and currently serves as Public Works Director for the City of San Luis Obispo. Admission is free. The program is supported, in part, by a grant to the Baseball Reliquary from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. For further information, contact the Baseball Reliquary by phone at (626) 791-7647 or by e-mail at terymar@earthlink.net; or contact the La Pintoresca Branch Library by phone at (626) 744-7268.

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$3,580,000

Located in the quiet Arcadia!!! Great floor plan with high ceilings. There are 7 suites, 7.5 bathrooms, kitchen with granite top island, fancy bar, and crystal chandeliers throughout. Master suite features an incredibly large and private balcony deck. Equipped with an electric gate in the front, 3-car parking garage, private gated swimming pool, and spa. Perfect for a growing family or already large family with private living arrangement. Call Peter Wang 626-807-6725. (L515) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

ALTADENA

$1,498,000

Captivating, original Spanish entry porch leading to its bold front door. This Altadena Country Club Spanish home is filled with everything you might imagine, fully remodeled and a must see. Formal living room with a huge fireplace, hand-hewn wood beams creates and ambiance of relaxed elegance. The beamed living room opens to a spacious family room, dining room and kitchen all over looking beautifully landscaped backyard. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,431 sq.ft. Lot is just under 13,000 sq.ft.. (H2469)

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GLENDORA

$1,395,000

Located in tranquil Morgan Ranch Community with three levels. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, living room, family room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, center island, dishwasher and plenty of cabinet space. Master suite with walk in closet, sitting area occupies entire area. Main floor with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and laundry room. Gazebo and built-in BBQ. Three car garage. (S2200)

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SAN LEANDRO

$869,798

Beautiful two story located in Heron Bay Community of San Leandro. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, living room and family room with fireplace kitchen with granite countertops and island, spacious walk-in closets, master suite, large windows, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, attached double garage. (L2353) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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ALTADENA

$845,000

Meadows area of Altadena. Featuring beautiful 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with newly renovated open kitchen, breakfast area, large living room with fireplace, master en suite, new flooring, new windows, new electrical so many amenities all on an expansive lot that backs to El Prieto Canyon which means views galore! (E4323)

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA

$768,000

Rancho Cucamonga two story with mountain & valley views. Custom Italian tile flooring, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, big bonus room, gourmet kitchen with island, formal living/dining rooms, large family room, laundry/utility room, master suite with fireplace walk in closet, balcony. Patio, landscaped yard, 3 car attached garage. (B12248) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

$510,800

Gorgeous 2 Story Beautiful Family Home !!! 5 bedroom and 3 baths (4 up 1 down). 3,168 Building SQFT, and lot area: 6,534 SQFT. Kitchen flows comfortably into the 2nd family room where you’ll find a cozy fireplace with built-in seating at the hearth. Formal Dining Area distinguished by classic chandelier which flows elegantly into the 1st Family Room Area. Utility/Wash Room with hook-ups Loft Area-could be used as office or sitting/reading area. Low Maintenance manicured landscaping with adult trees and shrubs, Automatic Sprinklers, Attached 3-car garage. Call Yolanda Padilla 323-770-7626. (T7183)

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DUARTE

$405,000

Corner house with nice curb appeal and plenty of parking space. Nicely maintained 2 bedroom with enclosed patio off kitchen and dining area. Large yard that also features a bonus room (may not be permitted) plus a mature Avocado fruit tree. Perfect starter home for a first time buyer or downsizing. Call Virginia Holdinski 626-367-0757. (P1323)

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HINKLEY

$748,000

Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11640) Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233

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LOS ANGELES $738,000 Excellent opportunity to own this one of a kind hard to find, duplex corner lot built in 2004, each unit has 4 bedroom 2 bath. Just a few minutes from down town LA, ideal for someone who wants live in one and rent the one. Call Brendan Ranurez 626-353-2233. (W1803) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123

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$30,600

Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

GLENDORA

$530,000

Charming Glendora home with an open floor plan is turnkey and ready to move in. There is ample space for entertaining indoors and outdoors. Some of the many features include planked hardwood floors with 5 inch base molding, carpeted bedrooms, granite counter tops in kitchen with ample storage, cabinets and counter space. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. French doors open to spacious backyard with covered patio, BBQ area and fruit trees. Attached garage with laundry hookups. (B1430) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

FONTANA

$369,000

This is truly and entertainment home. Adjacent to the property is a storage/office room, and the other side is another room. The kitchen is newly painted with new lighting fixtures next to huge laundry room. The living room is bright with huge picture window from top to bottom. Master suite has a fireplace, and a master bath with an oversize Jacuzzi bath tub. Central air and heating. Call Maureen Twyman (626)216-7353. (M6221) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

MONROVIA

$29,000

Fine Stationary & Gifts. Perfect business for an owner operator that loves design work for events and special occasions. Located in downtown Monrovia near north end of the strip. This is a high traffic retail street that have regular street fairs and parades.(M401)

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EL MONTE

$479,000

This is a Show and Sell. Everything is done. New Paint interior and exterior. New Kitchen Cabinets, Sink, Vanities in Baths, Plumbing Fixtures throughout as well as Lighting Fixtures, Electrical Outlets and Switches. New Carpeting and Linoleum. Large Backyard and room for RV Parking. Call Rick Birren 909-525-0015. (L11113) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

EL MONTE

$90,000

Clear Eye Care Optometry UNION PLAZA Attractive optometry practice opportunity in a busy retail center with easy freeway access. The practice provides routine exams, contact lenses and eye glasses. Well-equipped facility with low maintenance and stable income. There is realistic growth potential by expanding to a full-time schedule for the owner. The seller can also provide a consultation period to buyer for a smooth transition if needed. Prize includes all inventories and equipment. Call Florence Lee 626-228-6497. (L10990)

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SIERRA MADRE

$3,800/PER MONTH

Fantastic location. Walking distance to town and short proximity to Pasadena. Large lot. Back unit. Large living area. Residential /Commercial. Mixed zoning. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Kitchen with Refrigerator and stove and eating area. Mountain views. New carpeting. Garage in back. Lots of parking in the back. Large backyard. (S505) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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GLENDORA $69,000 La Petite Fleur Florist is for Sale. Solid Revenue. Great location on Historic Rte 66, includes Goodwill, all fixtures, furniture and equipment. (1784/Rte66)

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RIVERSIDE

$1,480/MONTH

2 story townhome located within a well maintained gated community!!! 3 bedroom, one and half bathroom, very Bright and airy. All bedrooms are on upper level. New Paints, main floor with spacious living, dining and kitchen. Washer & dryer hookup inside the unit. An additional approx. 300 sq ft private enclosed patio perfect for BBQ and outdoor activities, 2 cars parking. Community pool and park area. Call Stephen Leung (626-664-4833 (C1183)

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$460,000

Traditional home situated on a quaint cul-de-sac street with living room, fireplace, spacious kitchen, marble counters, open floor plan offering a view of the backyard and swimming pool. Two bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathrooms tucked away from the other bedroom. RV parking with a drain. Multi-zone a/c with two controllers. Bonus room with fireplace, ductless air conditioning. Hardwood flooring throughout. Laundry area. Two car attached garage. G264)